Tori woke up with a contented sigh as the warm air blew through her bedroom window. The first rays of sunlight were streaming into the room, allowing her to turn to her right and look at the person beside her... a smile appeared on her lips as Blake mumbled something and rolled over, laying his hand on her hip.

His eyes opened and he saw Tori grinning at him. "Good morning Mrs. Bradley," he said smiling. Tori couldn't help but smile back. She leaned in and kissed him lightly on the lips.

"Good morning," she said as she pulled away. Blake looked at her and got a devilish look in his eye- Tori was wearing nothing but the bed sheet ad held it protectively over her chest. Tori caught his look. "What?" she asked.

Blake said nothing, and reached his hand over to rest his fingertips on the top of the sheet. Tori bit her lip as he leaned in and kissed her again. His hand reached up and placed a piece of stray hair behind her ear. "I missed waking up with you. You're hair's all frazzled and your cheeks are red-"

"Is that supposed to be a compliment?" she asked giggling.

"What I was going to say is that I think you look gorgeous in the morning."

"Good save Thunderboy," she said kissing him on the cheek.

"What can I say? I got skills."

"I wouldn't go that far," she said smiling. Blake took this as his chance, and began to attack her with his fingers. "Stop! That tickles!" she cried as he continued to torment her.

"Say, Blake is the greatest blue ranger ever," he jested. Tori got a serious look on her face.

"You're not blue! You're navy!" she protested through her laughter.

"Say it," he said.

"Alright! Blake is the greatest blue ranger ever!" she said. Blake stopped and kissed her forehead.

"Thank you," he said cockily. Tori stopped laughing and looked up into her husband's face. His brown eyes looked lovingly into her blue ones. "I, uh, have to get to the track in a little bit...you should come with me. You know, say hi to everyone."

Tori thought for a moment. "Can I go out with you? I think it would e fun to get out on the track again."

"What, so you can break another bike? I dunno..." he said jokingly.

"Alright, that's it," she said as she climbed on top of him, pinning his arms above his head. Blake wasn't at all surprised that she could hold him down. She always was pretty strong. "For that you need to be punished," she whispered into his ear. Blake felt her lips on his neck, and suffered the wrath of his wife...

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"It's a big tournament guys. You really need to get your turns down if you want to go head to head with the pros," Kelly said as she addressed Blake and Hunter. Blake knew she was right. The Anderson Cup was the biggest tournament around. Any team-sponsored rider was eligible to compete, but the competition was steep. Pros from all over the world came in hopes of getting a full factory sponsorship from Anderson Racing.

"I read the line up. I faced a couple of the guys when I was with Factory Blue and I must say we have our work cut out for us," Blake said. Hunter strapped his helmet back on and they took off around the track.

"Kelly!" Tori called. Kelly turned and saw the smiling blonde approach her. They met for a small hug. Tori stood next to her and kept looking at the stopwatch and then back to the guys. "He's giving up too much air on the jumps."

Kelly turned to her surprised. "You noticed that too?" Tori nodded her head.

"It's not hard to fix either. If he just bent himself a little lower onto the bike and didn't over ref the throttle, then he'd at least shave a few seconds off his lap time. If he doesn't, then he'll blow his top end for sure," she said still looking out at her husband.

Kelly's mouth was hanging open now. "When did you learn so much about motocross?" Tori giggled a little.

"I guess being married to an over obsessed former factory rider is rubbing off on me.... plus the fact that in surfing you have to be aerodynamic. The more you crouch down, the faster you'll go on the wave."

Kelly smiled. "It's good to hear you and Blake are better," she said giving her a sweet smile. Tori returned it and turned when she heard the guys pull up.

Blake's face lit up when he saw Tori waiting for him. "How was that?" Before Kelly could answer Tori cut in.

"You're losing time on the jumps," she said. "And you're going to blow you're top end if you don't stop over revving your throttle every time you hit the air."

"Dude, where'd you learn to talk like that? Are you another cyb-" Hunter began before Tori cut him off.

"I learned from Blake...and Dustin helped a little," she said giving Hunter a look. Hunter knew he had almost revealed Cyber Cam and hopped back on his bike.

"I think you just found yourself a pit manager," Kelly said tapping Blake on the shoulder. Both Tori and Blake looked at her skeptically. "You and Hunter may be in the same division and on the same team, but I can't coach both of you when you're out there. You each have your own style...and I think Tori here knows yours inside and out."

Tori gave Blake a questioning glance and he just shrugged. Tori took a deep breath. "It's just on the weekends?"

"Yes, but the cup tournament is a month event. Four weekends in a row. Then if all goes well from there, we'll have a bigger budget to travel more. What do you say?" Kelly asked.

Blake gave her an approving nod. "Alright. I'm in."

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"You're sure you don't mind me doing this. I mean I would hate for anything to happen out there and then bringing it back in here, you know?" Tori asked as they were packing their bags. Tori came across a ROXY tank top and threw it on the bed.

Blake went over and gave her a hug. "I'm absolutely positive. I can't think of anyone else I would want in my pit.... are you happy you did this? Giving up the sponsorship and all?" he asked as he saw the shirt on the bed.

"I'm happy that I got a taste of what it was like. But I only went because I was angry and that was wrong. I made up my mind when I told him 'no' the first time. I had things here that were more important." she leaned up and gave him a quick kiss.

"And now you're tagging along with me," he said throwing her a blue windbreaker.

"What's this?" she asked as she saw the name on the back. 'Thunderstorm Racing' in Crimson and Navy.

"Kelly let us name the team," he said as he helped her put it on. Tori turned around and posed for him.

"How do I look?" she said grinning. Blake grabbed her in his arms.

"I'm going to have to fight the other riders off you with a stick."

Over the next month, both Hunter and Blake qualified for the final race and placed first and second respectively. Things were slowly getting back to normal. Hunter won the tournament and was now a member of Anderson Racing. Kelly received a VERY large check for winning and began to line up tournaments for Blake, Hunter, and Dustin to enter.

Tori and Blake's one year anniversary was fastly approaching and Tori was scrambling for something to give him. Blake had done so much for her, and she wanted more than anything to be able to give him something he would never forget.

Little did she know that Blake was also having difficulty trying to figure out what to do. Then the thought hit him. He was walking through the video store and came across a movie called 'Endless Summer.' It was about two guys that chased the summer around the globe surfing. He may not have the money for around the world, but he did have enough for a little trip.

Tori was racking her brain for ideas but still came up with nothing. The front door opened and Blake set his gear off to the side. He still rode everyday after his training at the academies.

"Honey, I'm home!" he called laughing.

"You're a dork," she said greeting him with a kiss.

"But you love me," he said.

"Yes I do." Tori went back into the kitchen to finish making dinner. She felt his arms slide around her waist loosely. She leaned back in his embrace and felt his lips meet her cheek.

"I have a gift for you," he said. Tori turned around.

"Blake, it's not for another week!" she said. He gave her a sly grin.

"I know, but I can't wait." he pulled an envelope from his pocket and she opened it. Tickets to Hawaii. Her face lit up and she hugged him tight, ignoring the pain it brought. "Let's just call it the honeymoon we never got... I got the same house we stayed in before."

Tori kissed him deeply and hugged him again. "When do we leave?" she asked excitedly.

"Tomorrow afternoon. Sensei pretty much ordered me to take you away for a while. We've been through a lot Tor, we need this," he whispered. Tori rested her forehead against his and smiled.

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The flight touched down and Tori and Blake took a cab to the cottage they had stayed in over a year ago. Nothing had changed inside or out. The waves were still pounding and the sun was setting. It truly was paradise. Tori set her board against the outside wall before heading in. Blake scooped her up in his arms and carried her across the threshold causing her to laugh.

He stopped in front of the picture window that overlooked the sunset. "We really have two weeks here?" Tori asked. Blake nodded his head and leaned in to capture her lips.

"I love you Victoria Jean Bradley," he said. He knew it irritated her when he called her by her full name, but it just sounded nice to say.

Tori wiggled her way out of his arms and stood in front of him. "Blake Owen Bradley if I didn't know any better, I'd say you were trying to get me riled up." He gave her a devilish grin and ran out of the house with her right on his heels.

A week passed, and it was finally their anniversary. Blake had woken up to his warm, naked wife in his arms and he smiled. They would have been content to just stay like this forever- wrapped around each other gently.

Tori woke up when she felt gentle circles being rubbed into her lower back. She smiled and let out soft moans as his hands gently worked the tight muscles. "Down a little more," she said. Blake laughed and did as she asked. She melted against his touch and felt her entire body relax.

"Happy anniversary," he whispered, kissing her earlobe. Tori in one swift motion turned herself so she was straddling him.

She leaned down and kissed his forehead, then his cheeks, and his chin, avoiding his mouth as she teased him. "I plan on making this day one you'll never forget," she said to him as she moved her hands over his pecs and down to his abs. She finally edged her lips to his mouth and bit playfully at his lip. Her hands gently caresses his body as he pulled her in for a kiss that left their bodies tingling.

"And how exactly do you plan on doing that?" he asked as he kissed her again. Tori pushed her hair to one side and met his lips while placing herself down on him. Blake gasped for breath as he suddenly felt her around him. She grinned and began to lift her hips up and down. He grasped onto her hips and watched as she pulled herself off completely and then drove back down.

He tensed then and sat up, wrapping his arms around her. They continued to move at a painfully slow speed, but they were enjoying it very much. Blake found his release first with Tori's coming right after. They sat there holding each other panting for breath. Blake's hand came up and smoothed back her sweat-matted hair. He leaned in and kissed her breathlessly. Tori smiled and kissed him in return.

"Just wait and see what I have in store for you next," she said. Blake kissed her cheek.

"And what would that be?"

"Surfing."

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Tori couldn't control her laughter. Blake couldn't surf to save his life. "Blake!" she hollered from where she stood in the water. "You're out too far! You'll never catch a wave back!" Blake smiled and ignored her comments. He had a trick up his sleeve. Just like she had paid attention to him racing, Blake had paid close attention to her in the water and had even gone out a few times to try and impress her.

Now was the time. He sat on the board and saw a swell coming in. He laid flat and paddled his way towards shore. Tori saw the swell too and decided to have a little fun. She concentrated her powers and with a small flick of her fingers the wave began to come in quickly. Blake saw the wave closer to him and paddled faster until he found himself caught up in it.

Tori's mouth dropped when she saw him stand and slowly move in the wave. He was making his way in and out of the curl very carefully and had a huge smile on his face. Tori called the wave off and the swell died. Blake stood in the water and ran up to her. He saw that she had her hands on her hips.

"What the hell was that?" she asked smiling. Blake stuck the board in the sand. "You watch me and know about racing, I watch you and get surfing. Same thing." He said shaking the water out of his hair. Tori only smiled and kissed his cheek. "Where are you going?" he asked when she ran off.

"Body surfing! C'mon!" he gave her a grin and ran after her. As soon as she was up to her waist in water, she felt Blake tackle her into the foamy water. They both came up soaking wet and laughing. Tori threw her arms around him and they fell back into the water, kissing as they went under.

They surfaced again and Blake picked her up in his arms and laid kisses all over her neck causing her to laugh out loud. He let her go and she blasted him in the face with a small wall of water. He looked at her with a smug look on his face, but he smiled. Tori walked up to him and gave him a quick kiss.

"I love you," she said smiling. He wrapped one arm around her and dipped her as he kissed her. He brought her back up and Tori stumbled a little. "Wow." Blake grinned and shoved her back into the water. She came up with a 'mock angry' face on. He leaned in a kissed her lips gently.

"I love you."

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They spent the rest of the day lounging around the beach, surfing a little more, and just enjoying each other's company. They walked down the beach until they came back to their house. A few trees were off to the side and they decided to sit there and watch the sunset. Blake leaned his back against the palm and Tori sat between his legs with her back on his chest.

He rested his head on her shoulder and she wrapped her arms around his as he held her. "Do you remember when I followed you after Leeann?" Tori asked as the sky was turning colors. Blake let out a light chuckle.

"And I said you were cute when you were jealous, yeah I remember," he said.

"I meant what I said...I never doubted you Blake. And now, after all that we've been through over the past few years I know I never will," she said turning her face to his. He ran the back of his hand along her cheek.

"And I meant what I said...you do look cute when you're jealous...and when you're sleeping, or smiling, or surfing...you always look beautiful to me, and you always will." Their lips met briefly before they returned their gaze to the last rays of sunlight that graced the earth. They looked up at the oncoming night- where midnight blue met sky blue...

They walked back to the house and together they made a light dinner and ate happily. Blake had brought a special type of wine that he knew Tori loved. She was happily surprised and sipped her glass long after the meal was done. Blake cleared the dishes and came back out with a box.

"Blake- I told you not to get me anything! This is enough," she said gesturing to their surroundings. He laughed and sat next to her on the porch.

"Technically I didn't buy it. It was given to me to give to my wife by my parents." He opened the box to reveal a single sapphire on a silver chain. Tori's hand went over her mouth. Blake took it out and put it on her. "My mom had a ruby and a sapphire hanging around her neck for Hunter and me. She said that one day, when we found a girl, and of course we were like 'ew! Girls are gross!' but then again we were like eight and seven at the time. Anyway, she told us that when we found THE girl she would give them our gem...so that they'd always have a piece of her and a piece of us."

Tears were now in her eyes. She looked down at her engagement ring and was instantly reminded of her mother. "Blake, it's wonderful," she said as she held it in her hand. "I'll treasure it forever," she said kissing him. She wiped her eyes and stood up.

"I have a gift for you too, but it's nothing like this," she said holding her new jewelry. Blake sat back in the light of the candles and torches that had been lit around the porch.

"Tori, you've given me the greatest gift I could ever ask for. You married me." Tori laid a gentle kiss on his lips and parted.

"Just give me a minute smooth talker. And then I'll give you my present," she said grinning. Blake sat back and finished his wine. He looked over to the door and saw Tori's board propped up against the wall. He could clearly make out 'Maniloa' on the back part. Tori truly lived up to the famed folklore woman. He had seen her ride the biggest waves and overcome them...and she even managed to get her prince.

"Blake. Close your eyes and don't open them until I tell you to," Tori called from inside the house. Blake set his glass down and closed his eyes. "Are they closed?"

"Yes," he said laughing. "What's going on anyway?" she didn't answer him, but turned on the CD player. She had been practicing this for days in secret...she hoped it would go okay.

Blake heard soft Hawaiian music start to play and then smelled the sweet scent of Orchids filled his senses. "Open your eyes," she said gently. Blake opened them and saw Tori standing in front of him with a white lei that she placed around his neck and then backed away. Blake was awestruck.

Her hair was half up with an orchid over her ear. She had on a navy and white bikini top and a loose fitting white wrap that covered her from the waist down, leaving her entire stomach exposed. Blake watched as she slowly began to move her hips in a steady rhythm from left to right. Her hands began to move in intricate patterns above her head and in front of her.

"Long ago in the land of Hawaii there lived the beautiful maiden Maniloa." As she spoke, her hands acted out the story as she had been taught. "She loved the prince of the islands, and he loved her. But the prince's father, the king, demanded a test for her to marry his son. So Maniloa went out one night when the moon was full and the stars played high in the sky in search of the great Tsunami wave. The king and the prince watched as she rode the way all the way into the castle."

Her hands came down in front of her and she sank to the ground. Blake sat there in awe of her. She was already a great dancer, but this was more than he could have imagined. She looked back up at him and smiled. "Well?" she said still sitting on her knees. Blake got up and helped her to her feet.

"What happened to her? Did she ever get the prince?" he asked as his hands rested on her bare back. Tori placed her arms around his neck.

"Yes...she did," she said as she leaned in and kissed him. Blake picked her up, still holding the kiss and walked back into the house.